Middle East / Africa
US sanctions will curtail Iran-India economic ties
Despite similar geopolitical outlooks, Iran-India economic ties have weakened in recent years
IranCongo-Brazzaville's economic recovery will be fragile
Three opposition parties have joined together in a new coalition
Congo-BrazzavilleIsrael will struggle to meet fiscal targets
As the new budget moves towards approval, right-wing coalition partners’ agendas raise economic risks
IsraelCongo will push gently to amend Chinese mining deals
The president wants to review a mining agreement with Chinese state-owned firms once hailed as the “deal of the century”
Congo-KinshasaMore renewable deployment is key to meet climate aims
The ecosystem around renewable deployment needs to accelerate by 2030 to get on track for climate goals
InternationalRivalry will shape Gulf states’ relations
The Saudi-Iranian deal is more of a ‘cold peace’ than a comprehensive solution to regional rivalries
Gulf statesEgypt's budget sets ambitious revenue targets
Egypt's draft budget is underpinned by optimistic assumptions, while some subsidies are increased to offset inflation
EgyptLiberia's electoral process may prove controversial
The National Election Commission recently completed a troubled registration process in advance of October elections
Liberia
